The Rock Hotel
Hotel in Upper Town
- Opened
- 1932
Location Excellent location — 20 attractions within walking distance
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About
Built in 1932 by the Marquis of Bute and decorated in the colonial style.
Notable stay
The Rock Hotel, also known as Rock Hotel, is a historic hotel in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. It has been described as "one of the Mediterranean's most famous hotels," and as "an institution in Gibraltar and the Mediterranean." Built in 1932 by John Crichton-Stuart, 4th Marquess of Bute, the hotel is set in a 3.6-hectare (8.9-acre) landscaped garden and contains 104 rooms. It is located in a large white Art Deco building along Europa Road, overlooking the Gibraltar Botanic Gardens. (via Wikipedia)
Amenities
Location
What's nearby
- Gibraltar Castle and Key0.1 km
- Apes' Den0.1 km
- Alameda Wildlife and Conservation Park0.2 km
- Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park0.2 km
- Windsor Suspension Bridge0.3 km
- Great North Road0.3 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Royal Air Force Gibraltar (GIB) — 2.2 km → all hotels near GIB
- Nearest beach
- Algarrobo Beach — 0.8 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 20.1 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
- Driving
- Drives on the right
- Currency
- GIP
Straight-line distances.
Street view
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to The Rock Hotel?
From The Rock Hotel, Royal Air Force Gibraltar (GIB) is around 2.2 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is The Rock Hotel from the beach?
The nearest beach, Algarrobo Beach, is about 0.8 km from The Rock Hotel in a straight line.
Does The Rock Hotel have a pool?
Yes — The Rock Hotel offers swimming pool, restaurant.
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